Taking place along the tree-lined King Ave, nestled between historic early 20th century buildings, this idyllic market setting is steps away from Yankee Pier, where the Brooklyn ferries dock, and Liggett Terrace, where the food trucks rally. Featuring a rotating lineup of over 40 of the city’s emerging makers, designers, artists, and small businesses, visitors […]
Outdoor concert.
McNally Jackson and Tracksmith — an independent running brand focused on "the amateur spirit"— have launched a monthly run club for the literary minded. Meet at McNally Jackson Seaport to stretch together, and then run to the Tracksmith Trackhouse in Brooklyn (147 Wythe Ave). The group will be joined by author Adrienne Raphel. For all […]
Onward & Upward Summer Tour 2025 with special guest Ty Segall.
Book reading and signing by Karen Dukess, author of Welcome to Murder Week.
In his new book Designing the American Century, Thomas J. Campanella argues that Gilmore D. Clarke and Michael Rapuano were the foremost spatial designers at work in the mid-20th century. Their vast portfolio of public landscapes propelled the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux into the motor age, touching the lives of millions […]
Barbarian Days chronicles William Finnegan's lifelong obsession with catching the perfect wave, against the backdrop of globalization and a growing surf industry. Today, that same surf industry is contending with the closure of magazines, the explosion of artificial wave pools, and the professionalization of leisure. In conversation with Alexander Sammon, Finnegan will discuss surfing then […]
Book reading and signing by David Gordon, author of Behind Sunset.
Might Not Make It Home Tour, with special guests JJ Grey & Mofro.
The award-winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra led by Arturo O’Farrill, has enamored international audiences with its dynamic performances featuring the music of jazz legends and new compositions from the Latin music scene.
Damn Country Music Tour, with special guests Ella Langley, Vincent Mason, and Wyatt McCubbin.
With special guests Thelma and The Sleaze.
The program will feature two poets and a musician -- LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Tongo Eisen-Martin, and Sofia Wolfson -- to explore and highlight the connections between poetry and music.
Poetry meets music outdoors in Battery Park City. LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs offers a hybrid sound-poetry performance; San Francisco poet laureate and jazz-collaborator Tongo Eisen-Martin reads from Blood on the Fog; and the soulful and psychedelic band 79.5 performs from their discography. Poet and translator Urayoán Noel will be the MC for this event.
Join us for a hands-on family program that introduces young cartographers to the art and language of maps! In this interactive family program, children will learn how to read and understand the key elements of maps, including symbols, compass roses, landmarks, and scale, while discovering how these tools help us make sense of the places […]
This immersive half-day workshop invites participants to explore cyanotype printmaking through hands-on activities at the Earth Matter Urban Farm on Governors Island. The day begins with a brief introduction to the site, followed by an overview of cyanotype materials and techniques. A farm leader will provide guidance on foraging protocols and farm guidelines, grounding participants […]
Immersive 3-hour program where you can wor with Bowne’s designers to produce your own custom set of stationery—from start to finish. In this workshop, you get to set type from the museum’s collection of historical fonts, mix ink, cut paper, and print a bespoke edition of 35 notecards using a 19th century printing press. Great […]
More&More Futures is a two hour structured play-session for imagining worlds you want to live in that are widely different from the present. Starting with a deck of playing cards, players imagine, brainstorm, and role-play in small groups and as individuals. In this session, we will especially focus on coastal futures. This event is geared […]
Get ready for some seriously silly fun—Fizgig Studio is bringing their hit show SOME CLOWNS to Carreau Club on Governors Island! Join them on Sunday, June 22 and Sunday, July 27 for an unforgettable afternoon of absurd antics, physical comedy, and pure chaotic joy featuring Loner, Jailbreak, Yoyo, and more surprise guests.
Outdoor concert.
Ed Park presents his book of stories, An Oral History of Atlantis, in conversation with Rachel Aviv.
Wagner Park reopens with a performance by Pulitzer Prize-nominated, genre-defying artist Taylor Mac.
Learn all about queer maritime and polar history in this evening of free talks in this mini-symposium presented by the South Street Seaport Museum and the polar social club, Terror and Erebus Society. Allegra Rosenberg, the founder and director of the Terror Camp virtual polar conference, will kick off the evening with a look into […]
Harnessing a mighty voice and fabulous regalia, Lady Blackbird effortlessly portrays heart-rending yearning, and soft, whispered balladry, which imbues her visceral jazz-soul with a journeying independence.
Outdoor concert.
Race around Governors Island. Race entry includes a ferry ride, your race-entry, a tech tank, and post-race eats.
From birds' nests to bunny burrows, animals are brilliant builders! In this program, kids will discover how animals build their homes to stay safe, raise families, and survive in the wild. Then we’ll imagine what happens when animal architects move to the city! Kids will pick an animal and create a paper habitat in an […]
Nearly 3,500 trees make up Governors Island’s canopy, providing essential benefits for Island visitors and all New Yorkers: they capture and remove pollution from the air, help mitigate climate change by absorbing and sequestering carbon dioxide, reduce runoff and other flooding during weather events, help cool our communities, and foster critical biodiversity.
Performances by A Flock Of Seagulls, Big Country, General Public, The Vapors, Belouis Some, The Icicle Works, China Crisis, Josie Cotton, Polecats, and Peter Godwin.
Experience Rhonda Weppler and Trevor Mahovsky’s Maison Millefleurs, an installation of life-sized handmade flowers illuminated by LED lights. New Yorkers helped create the paper flower lanterns, which will be on view through September 21. Join us for an opening night workshop with the artist to create wearable, illuminated artworks. Show off your creations and take […]
Race around Governors Island. Race entry includes a ferry ride, your race-entry, a tech tank, and post-race eats.
The Glass Clouds Ensemble presents a 45-minute concert of classical & contemporary music that reflects on our delicate relationship with nature through light and darkness – paired with artwork by Queens-based painter Clara Curbera. The program will feature music for voice and string instruments, spanning from the 1600s to the present, from intimate works for […]
Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just listen.
Select a free book of your choice and discover new reads! Books are available first come, first to receive, while supplies last.
Book reading and signing by Terrence McCauley, author of The Twilight Town
Outdoor concert. With special guests The Strike and Landon Barker.
If journalism is based on the mission of telling the truth, what kinds of truths do reporters pursue when they write fiction? Four writers and editors (with Kaitlyn Greenidge, Delia Cai, Cora Lewis, and Kevin Nguyen) across legacy, digital, and independent media discuss the tools and perspectives that they bring to their novels — and […]
Dive into the history and future of New York City’s public pools with the South Street Seaport Museum and + POOL’s Program Director—and proud public pool superfan—Nora Cronin. This lively, interactive presentation will be all about the role of pools in city life. From floating bathhouses to pools of the Works Progress Administration to the […]
I.V. Marie presents Immortal Consequences, in conversation with Amélie Wen Zhao. Six students compete to change their fate at a darkly enchanted boarding school in purgatory where graduation is the only escape—and love can cross the boundaries between life and death.
Outdoor movie screening of the ambitious and unconventional new Eminem-produced documentary, STANS. Moving, funny, and revealing, the film offers a raw and riveting exploration of Eminem’s legendary career through the eyes of his most devoted fans.
Lecture on mythology and the history of Jewish horror given by PJ Grisar, the Forward’s Culture Reporter, followed by a screening of The Offering.
This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Established in 1775, the original Bowne & […]
The acclaimed Grammy winning artist Bilal is a neo-soul revolutionary. On his latest release, Adjust Brightness, he takes his songwriting and dynamic vocal ability in a bold new direction creating an immersive sonic experience.
Grand finale of Summer Nights with m.s. RedCherries, Danez Smith, and Speedy Ortiz, where poetry meets music outdoors in Battery Park City. Under the sun in Wagner Park, dance along to musical performances intertwining Speedy’s indie rock riffs with readings from acclaimed poet Danez Smith and National Book Award finalist m.s. RedCherries—the ultimate catharsis in […]
Break out your best flapper dresses, linen jackets, straw hats and spats, and 100-year-old Gatsby-inspired attire! The Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island features live music, retro cocktails, and ’20s Prohibition era entertainment. Explore the Island and join dance lessons, take a vintage portrait, check out the antique 1920s cars, play croquet, enjoy a […]
Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* featuring a children’s book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community. They will have the opportunity to engage with objects from the museum's teaching collection, such as photographs, textiles, or natural materials, which can […]
Saturday Storytime, with a book that help kids discover the interconnectedness of every living thing, led by Sparky, the galaxy-traveling pup. Great for kids 4 to 10, but all ages are welcome.
Discover the beauty that can flourish within a vibrant colonial city by joining us for an engaging workshop focused on crafting paper carnations.
Outdoor concert by punk rock bands, with special guests The Mainliners.
Battery Dance Company performs in this celebratory night of dance alongside Marie Poncé, The Limón Dance Company, and tap dancer John Manzari & Band.
Battery Dance Company performs in this celebratory night of dance alongside Marie Poncé, The Limón Dance Company, and tap dancer John Manzari & Band. Rain date 8/10.
Spies, espionage, and intelligence operations during the American Revolution have long captured the public's imagination, thanks in part to popular books and television series. While these dramatizations highlight a captivating aspect of the Revolutionary War, they often blur the line between fact and fiction. Join historian Charles Dewey to uncover the real stories of the […]
Tireless chronicler of Manhattan's building history, John Tauranac finds a new angle on the city's past in his new book New York's Scoundrels, Scalawags, and Scrappers: The City in the Last Decade of the Gilded Age. Beginning each chapter with a different building of the era, he delves into the social history on site. As […]
Outdoor concert.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove. In celebration, McNally Jackson is hosting a night of conversation about what makes this book such an unforgettable romp, about the delightfully errant and endearing archetypes (Gus and Call, Janey and Clara), and about why it resonates so much.
New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival returns to Rockefeller Park this summer. The Battery Dance Festival brings together spectacular international and local dance companies, each evening ending with “Everybody Dance Now!” Please check batterydance.org for the performance schedule.
This engaging program features captivating tales and illustrations that will transport little ones back to colonial America, giving them a glimpse into the daily lives of children from that era.
Book reading and signing by Eli Cranor, author of Mississippi Blue 42.
Cody Jinks presents The Hippies and Cowboys Tour, with special guests Shane Smith & The Saints.
It’s not every day that you get to indulge in a whiskey tasting aboard a historical maritime treasure: a National Register-listed 19th century sailing vessel that represents the thousands of ships that docked along New York’s waterfront. Led by Kurt Maitland, founder of the Manhattan Whiskey Club and Deputy Editor of the Whiskey Reviewer, the […]
How much honesty does an ‘honest’ marriage really permit a wife? And once you’re no longer a wife, can you really start all over again? The anonymous novel of divorce and open marriage that scandalized New York when it was originally published in 1929, Ursula Parrott’s Ex-Wife is both captivating and bleak in its portrayal […]
Outdoor concert.
Outdoor concert.
Gather your friends for an entertaining evening filled with intriguing questions covering a range of topics, from colonial customs to fascinating insights about Fraunces Tavern itself. Embrace the spirit of friendly competition and enjoyment—this is an excellent opportunity not only to showcase your knowledge, but also to learn something new.
Did you know that Central Park and Prospect Park were designed? Trees, land, and lakes were all part of a plan. Explore the story of America’s first and most influential park designer, Frederick Law Olmsted. In this family program, we’ll read Parks for the People by children’s author Elizabeth Partridge to see how Olmsted created […]
A public fair, designed, led, and run by New York City youth ages 16 – 22 presented by Beam Center, an arts education nonprofit located in Red Hook. This year’s theme, ‘What’s Under the Surface,’ is revealed through showcase exhibitions, performances, free workshops spanning disciplines from woodworking to music production, textile arts, filmmaking, animation and more!
Outdoor concert.
75 unique, vintage Volkswagens from across the years, including iconic models like the Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, and Thing, will be parked at Picnic Point all day for visitors to enjoy.
Fusion of QiGong and sound healing on Governors Island’s tranquil DuYe House. Gentle movement meets immersive sonic therapy, designed to dissolve stress, soften stored tension, and guide you into deep stillness.
Writing workshop. The workshop will be led by Annalena La Porte, Ph.D., of the NYC Climate Writers Collective, and will mix hypothetical scenarios as well as your personal stories.
The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland by Michelle Young is a riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II that uncovers how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world’s most treasured masterpieces.
Following a young woman over the course of one outrageous and insufferable downtown dinner party at the home of her estranged best friends—an artist and curator couple, whom she now realizes stand for everything she detests—Happiness and Love is a piercing debut novel about brazen materialism, self-obsession, and the empty careerism of so-called cultural elites. […]
Browse a huge selection of contemporary, modern, and 19th century books for sale. The event will include rare and collectible books, as well as bargain poetry selections to add to your shelves (with some books as low as $2).
As part of the Down to Earth International Festival of Multidisciplinary Performance in Public Spaces, Seaport Square and Pier 16 will transform into a stage for the sky. Join the Seaport Museum and The Seaport for a breathtaking, one-night-only performance by French acrobatic troupe Compagnie Basinga and internationally renowned tightrope artist Tatiana-Mosio Bongonga. In Soka […]
This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Established in 1775, the original Bowne & […]
Shifting Paths examines the loss and survival of one family through the period of the early Jewish Boycott in 1933 in Frankfurt, Germany seeing the loss of a beloved family owned pharmaceutical company and the need for the family to change paths. It traces how one chamomile product, Kamillosan, banned in 1933, has survived till […]
To commemorate the closing of Erasures: Mary Ruefle, join us for a craft talk on Ruefle’s work from the poet Mark Wunderlich. Beginning in 1998 and continuing as part of her ongoing work, former Vermont State Poet Laureate Mary Ruefle has produced a series of altered books from which she creates poetic texts in a […]
Outdoor concert.
Celebrate the new school year with a community event featuring a DJ set and screening of Ratatouille (2007, Pixar) complete with popcorn and surprises.
The day begins with a professionally timed 5K race that brings together 2,000 runners to celebrate community, culture, and movement against the stunning backdrop of New York Harbor. Following the race, guests can enjoy a cultural festival featuring DJs, food trucks, and brand activations — expect high-energy performances, and wellness activities.
Outdoor concert.
Broadway stars Ana Gasteyer, Darlesia Cearcy, Richard Kind, Ethan Slater, Tamkia Lawrence, Mary Louise Parker, and more bring the bright lights of Broadway to Battery Park City with a one-night-only concert featuring showtunes that celebrate the Big Apple.
Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just listen.
From Anne Frank Center USA comes Conversations with Anne: a one-act solo show that immerses students in the powerful words of Anne Frank, bringing excerpts from her diary to life in an engaging and emotionally-charged performance. Students connect with Anne on a personal level through this intimate portrayal – hearing her thoughts, fears, and dreams. […]
Cash Cobain performs with special guests 310babii, Myaap, B Jack$, Bay Swag, and Slizzy ENT.
An addictively entertaining family saga by a National Book Award finalist. Jonas Hassen Khemiri presents The Sisters, in conversation with Adam Dalva.
The Middle Ages provide us with one of the richest repositories of art in the West. Yet the rise in the production of art made for and by Jews―especially in the form of illuminated manuscripts―is often neglected in general surveys or viewed as a mere emulation of Christian art during this period. In People of […]
In his new book, Queens: A History of the Most Diverse Place on Earth, prolific author Lawrence R. Samuel charts the historical development of the New York City borough from the 1920s to today. Samuel’s narrative traces the evolution of Queens from a quasi-suburb of Manhattan for the white middle class into, today, the most […]
The NYC Department of Records & Information Services will welcome the Department of Transportation Commissioner, Ydanis Rodriguez for a live recording of Person Place Thing with Emmy Award winner, Randy Cohen. Person Place Thing is an interview show based on the idea that people are especially engaging when they speak, not directly about themselves, but […]
Meat is one of the most visible markers of Jewish distinctness and social separation. In his book, All Consuming: Germans, Jews, and the Meaning of Meat, John Efron argues that meat has played an especially important role in the formation of Jewish and Christian identities in Germany from the Middle Ages until today. To an […]
Outdoor concert.
Opening day of a new exhibition that highlights works by 28 contemporary artists of Chinese descent, who explore themes of personal, cultural, historical and material metamorphosis in dynamic and innovative ways. Across painting, sculpture, photography, animation and installation art, these works by established and emerging artists of different generations and backgrounds use experimentation to draw […]
Book reading and signing by J.J. Viertel, author of The Glass Eel.
Celebrate the first day of the exhibition “Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation” with featured artists Bingyi, Fung Ming Chip, Sun Xun, Kelly Wang, and Zhang Jian-Jun, who will discuss how “metamorphosis” played a part in their works in the exhibition and their artistic practice. Among the projects highlighted are Sun Xun’s artist residency and the […]
When Marco Calvo arrives at the synagogue to attend his grandfather’s funeral, he is caught off guard by something very unexpected. Among his close family and friends there are some people he doesn’t recognize at all. Several Japanese American families have arrived and no one is quite sure why they are here. What Marco discovers […]
Outdoor concert.
Trinity’s organist, Avi Stein, will lead Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra in one of Bach’s most monumental works — the Mass in B Minor (Part 1: Kyrie and Gloria). In this selection from the magnum opus, aficionados will recognize references to earlier compositions. Such a retrospective is sure to underscore Johannes Brahms’s famous decree: […]
Book club social to celebrate the release of a new special collector's edition of the beloved bestseller, I Who Have Never Known Men.
This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Established in 1775, the original Bowne & […]
Brazilian-American artist Alici melds the serene sounds of her birth country’s Bossa Nova with the New York-influenced grit of Trip Hop, creating a uniquely timeless style that’s all her own.
Outdoor concert.
Ruth Childs and Cécile Bouffard started the project delicate people in 2021 as a collaboration between their respective disciplines: dance and sculpture. “Delicate” describes both Bouffard’s illustrated figures and Childs’s creative process — the fine tuning necessary to an evolving choreographic story. Both artists cultivate intuition and indeterminacy, fostering the suspension of judgment through a series of […]
Join Climate Imaginarium and Earth Matter for a night of mythmaking, celebration, and reproductive justice on Governor’s Island. The Collective Womb is a matriarchal creation story in which abortion is recognized as a natural exchange of energy between the body and the earth. Staged on a large mound of soil, the performance celebrates the macro-scale […]
Musician and songwriter Blair Lamb will be joined by a five-piece band to perform an hour-long set, while throughout the deck of the ship you will be able to rediscover the simple fun of nostalgic games such as hopscotch, yo-yos, jacks, checkers, and duckpin bowling, and try your hand at traditional Lenape games.
A mesmerizing historical novel, I Am You is a meditation on gender, an ode to artistic creation, and an unforgettable love story that reimagines the life of renowned still life painter Maria van Oosterwijck during Dutch’s Golden Age.
Inspired by composer Igor Stravinsky’s 1919 Firebird Suite, this event pays homage to his musical creations with a performance centered around a massive wall of light designed to illuminate the dance of the firebird. The unique sensory journey allows visitors to revel in the glowing celebration and hypnotic display that will transform the Parade Ground. […]
Launch of Rowana Miller’s young adult book, Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls. In addition to introducing Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls, Rowana will share creative writing strategies from her remarkable writing program, Cosmic Writers.
Most printers in early-19th century New York were located where the action was: near the city’s main port of entry at South Street. Walk with us to learn about the typography on these historic buildings and discover where passenger and shipping services printed their tickets. The walk will be led by the Seaport Museum’s Bowne […]
Bring your own soil samples to Governors Island to be tested for heavy metals content using Urban Soil Institute’s pXRF instrument. Gather a plastic bag with about a cup of soil from your yard or garden and bring the sample to Swale’s drop-off table on the porch of Nolan Park Building 11 to get tested. […]
Brooklyn Beat Maker Cryptic One curates a day party vibe with DuYe Moves, inspired by his short documentary BEATsTABLE. Take a sonic dive into the Brooklyn Beat Scene through the personal and artistic journeys of underground producers, revealing how music becomes a tool for healing, connection, and transformation.
Three Mile Harbor Press celebrates the publications of new poetry collections: Elizabeth Knapp’s Causa Sui, winner of the 8th annual Three Mile Harbor Press Poetry Award, and Pamela Hughes’ long-awaited second full-length collection, Femistry.
Learn how to prepare for Dia de los Muertos with this family-friendly arts and culture event. Explore the roots, meanings, and purpose of the holiday while participating in activities. Arts-n-Crafts will be facilitated by a teaching artist, enjoy the folkloric musical guest, and sign up for our open mic!
Outdoor concert.
Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just listen.
Eric Marcus, founder and host of the award-winning Making Gay History podcast provides an introduction to MGH’s current 12-episode series on the experiences of LGBTQ people during the rise of the Nazi regime, World War II, and the Holocaust. Drawing on extensive research conducted for this first-of-its-kind audio documentary, Eric will share clips from archival […]
The well-known Hammond B3 organ artist Mike King started off playing drums in church when he was just four years old, before picking up piano by ear and playing at services by 14. Later, he studied at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, was selected to attend the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz and the Ravinia […]
Book reading and signing by Lev AC Rosen, author of Mirage City.
One of the preeminent soloists in the U.S. today highlights the vast orchestral range of Trinity’s magnificent new organ. Stephen Tharp performs his own transcriptions of Franz Liszt’s Totentanz and Joseph Jongen’s final movement of the Symphonie Concertante, as well as an adaptation of Richard Wagner’s Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde. The centerpiece of the […]
Marisa Meltzer presents It Girl, in conversation with Alison Roman. It Girl is the first comprehensive biography of Jane Birkin—actress, singer, and legendary style icon—and her profound cultural impact.
This program, which pairs the church’s new landmark organ with Trinity Baroque Orchestra, features Bach’s Organ Concerto in D Minor — a reconstruction of a lost concerto, based on the dazzling D Minor Harpsichord Concerto and movements from various cantatas. Also included is one of Bach’s grand odes to the dance: Orchestral Suite No. 1 […]
Book reading and signing by John A. Rice, author of October Shadows.
Naomi Huffman & Grace Byron in conversation about the work of cult icon Katherine Dunn
Dr. Kim Phillips-Fein discusses her book Fear City: New York's Fiscal Crisis and the Rise of Austerity Politics. When the news broke that New York City was on the brink of fiscal collapse, few believed it was possible. Yet, the city was indeed billions of dollars in the red, with no way to pay back […]
As part of the Norway 200 celebration, join us for a discussion about contemporary Norwegian literature -- Lars Mytting, Edy Poppy, and Damion Searls, moderated by Anderson Tepper -- moderated by Anderson Tepper
Friendship, love, peace and freedom—these ideals drew young hearts from around the globe to Nova’s EDM music festival in the South of Israel. But as the sun rose on October 7th, the fantasy shattered. Rockets sliced through the sky, and the dancing stopped. We Will Dance Again is a stark portrayal of the experiences of […]
Join the Seaport Museum and artists Sarah Cameron Sunde, Carolyn Hall, Clarinda Mac Low, and Nancy Nowaceck, representing Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s Works on Water 2025 Triennial, for an evening conversation exploring the intersections of maritime heritage and contemporary “Water Art.” As part of the discussion, the artists will highlight Walking the Edge—a citywide project […]
At a moment of profound changes in the U.S. – China relationship, how do young Americans view the landscape change, and how does their perspective align with the insights of one of America’s most respected authorities on China? This program brings together the rising voices of American youth and the seasoned insight of David J. […]
Join the Seaport Museum and artists Sarah Cameron Sunde, Carolyn Hall, Clarinda Mac Low, and Nancy Nowaceck, representing Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s Works on Water 2025 Triennial, for an evening conversation exploring the intersections of maritime heritage and contemporary “Water Art.” As part of the discussion, the artists will highlight Walking the Edge—a citywide project […]
Roots revivalist Victor V. Gurbo and his band create original folk ballads infused with an Americana spirit. This award winning group pays homage to the canon of American song and poetry with a raw, bluesy, foot-stomping sound.
Outdoor concert.
Sunset ferry voyage down the Hudson River with readings and musical performances by acclaimed musician and poet Haleh Liza Gafori of her newly published translations from the Farsi of Rumi, Water. The ferry leaves promptly at 5:45pm from the Brookfield Place Terminal, one block from Poets House. Reception to follow in the Margo Viscusi Reading […]
An immersive choreographic experience inspired by the spirit of a gallery, EXHIBIT 10:10- ANTHOPHILOUS invites you to live among flowers and witness what blossoms when 10 choreographers each present 10 minute pieces are given room to root and rise. Visit @exhibit_1010 on Instagram for more details.
Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* featuring a children’s book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community. They will have the opportunity to engage with objects from the museum's teaching collection, such as photographs, textiles, or natural materials, which can […]
Afternoon of storytelling & art with multidisciplinary force Ohene Cornelius. At 12pm, Handle with Care Screenplay Reading + Q&A. At 2pm, art viewing and reception. At 3:30pm, enjoy a porch concert.
To celebrate the exhibit opening of Mercy-Eyed, Down the Triple Highway, join us for special performances and readings featuring No Land and Anne Waldman accompanied by musicians Oliver Ray on guitar and Geogia Wartel Collins on double bass. No Land and Anne Waldman met on the New York City street in 2012. Over the subsequent […]
Outdoor concert.
Hands-on experience crafting halloween paper decorations, paper chains, and folded-paper bats. For an extra thrill, our skilled Bowne designers will be on hand to guide you through crafting your own […]
This is a conversation with Yair Rosenberg and Amy Spitalnick on uprooting antisemitism. Antisemitism fuels hate-filled conspiracy theories that not only drive people to commit horrible acts of violence but […]
Mike LeDonne, who grew up playing the Hammond B3 in his parents’ Connecticut music store, is the first performer to marry a gospel choir with a jazz organ inside St. […]
Book reading and signing by Kate Bell, author of The Gallery Assistant.
Evening with acclaimed writers James P. Lenfestey and Sarah Ruhl—two resonant voices reflecting on life, memory, mentorship, and the power of writing. Lenfestey will read from his newest book Time […]
More than 50 events at the Seaport will feature 300 of today’s top chefs, mixologists, winemakers, culinary creators, and celebrities.
Bach’s most ambitious and jubilant motet for double choir, Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, will be performed alongside a lush, witty homage to the maestro. The Organ Concerto in […]
Performances from BMCC's music, speech, communication, and theater arts departments
Book reading and signing by Ian Chorao, author of When We Talk to the Dead.
Explore stories of burial grounds, executions, epidemics, and forgotten dead as the city transitions from day to night!
Brutalism: Ugly or Cool? Brutalism was a popular style in architecture in the 1950s and 60s that used rough concrete to make fortress-like forms. Kids will learn about this expressive […]
Tess Thomas, author of Shibu’s Tail will share stories about Shibu the cat. KIds can create their own Shibu-inspired art after the reading. Hosted by Yvonne Brooks. Great for all […]
Forget the gangland clichés. This walking tour uncovers the radical, corrupt, and wildly enterprising figures who shaped New York City, from pirate captains and Wall Street bombers to bank fraudsters, […]
After losing their high-profile publishing jobs, Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill wrestled with the professional and personal challenges that come after job loss. Now, with All the Cool Girls Get […]
From Alexandria to Wakanda, Danai Gurira has played larger than life heroes in some of this generation’s most seminal pop culture works. But her work beyond the screen—lifting unheard voices […]
Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just […]
I Seek A Kind Person is a gripping family memoir of grief, courage, and hope that tells the hidden stories of children who escaped the Holocaust, building connections across generations […]
Americans have profoundly different ideas about what is real, ideas that sometimes verge on the irreconcilable. These notions depend on walls of the mind: stubborn boundaries that work to enforce […]
Trinity organists past and present — Bruce Neswick and Alcée Chriss III — team with Trinity Choir to spotlight the artistry of another former Trinity organist: the incomparable David Hurd. […]
China Institute and Asia Art Archive in America bring together Asian and Asian Diasporic artists Bing Lee, Jean Shin, Saya Woolfalk, and Parker Fay (who will represent Ming Fay) to […]
The Tourist’s Guide to Lost Yiddish New York City offers a new look at over a century of New York’s history of Yiddish popular culture. Henry H. Sapoznik – a […]
Girls Write Now is a nationally award-winning nonprofit, media incubator, and multi-generational community.
This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition […]
Book reading and signing by Lev AC Rosen, author of Mirage City.
Screening of Wild Hope: Mission Impossible, a film that highlights the late-career epiphany of renowned scientist Pat Brown, who abandoned his academic career to fight global warming and biodiversity collapse. […]
Dance, film and storytelling that honors Indigenous voices and traditions from around the world.
Nerdy Thursdays are the Black Gotham Experience take on the Harlem Renaissance salon. A familiar place to meet new ideas. Tonight's theme: Legacy.
Each November, movie fans celebrate the hallmark antiheroes, femme fatales, moral complexities, and the stunning black & white cinematography of film noir. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion […]
“Heroism is presented less as a feat of preternatural bravery than a series of choices made by someone who simply refused to give up his humanity.” – Beatrice Loayza, The […]
Find hidden gems deaccessioned from the Municipal Archives and Library. Whether you like history, politics, culture, theater, art, food, or iconic landmarks, there are books for everyone who loves New […]
Staged reading of ALL HANDS, performed with live music. Set within the atmospheric 'tweendeck of this historic vessel, this live-scored theatrical work will feel like a documentary bringing history to […]
Join the typographically-inclined at Bowne & Co. for an evening that celebrates a shared love of type, lettering, and the written word. The evening will begin with a casual social […]
With wit and compassion, author Kevin Moffett delivers a bracingly intimate account of fatherhood, and discovery, and the experiences of two men far from home.
Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* featuring a children’s book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an […]
The final concert of the fall PIPES series highlights the significant role Trinity’s new organ will serve for the church’s choirs and congregation for years to come. The talented musicians […]
The field of contemporary Holocaust studies is increasingly international in perspective. These approaches do not detach themselves from European history; rather, they incorporate perspectives and voices not always considered in […]
This lecture from artist and writer Richard McBee will explore of the work of eleven contemporary Jewish artists.
Two insiders explain why the Israeli–Palestinian peace process failed, and anticipate what lies ahead.
Book reading and signing by Andrew Klavan, author of After That, the Dark.
Dr. Camilla Townsend discusses the book On the Turtle’s Back: Stories the Lenape Told Their Grandchildren she co-authored with Nicky Kay Michael. The Lenape tribe, also known as the Delaware […]
Book reading and signing by Alissa Lee, author of With Friends Like These.
Author Cynthia Zarin presents her novel Estate, in conversation with Jonathan Galassi.
Maximilian Schell and George Gizzard starred on Broadway in the powerful stage version of an Academy Award winning film. Ernest Janning, one of the most influential German legal minds of […]
President & CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, Andrew Kimball, for a live recording of Person Place Thing with Emmy Award winner, Randy Cohen. Person Place Thing […]
Film screening: “Force of Evil” (1948) is Abraham Polonsky’s searing portrait of corruption and conscience in postwar New York. John Garfield stars as a Wall Street lawyer ensnared in the […]
Each November, movie fans celebrate the hallmark antiheroes, femme fatales, moral complexities, and the stunning black & white cinematography of film noir. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion […]